Sanitation Manager

Ippolito•Burlington, ON

3d•CA$85,000 - CA$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Sanitation Manager is responsible for leading and executing all sanitation activities across a 24/7, multi-site operation, with support across both Sanitation and Production. This role is accountable for ensuring all processing equipment, facilities, and plant environments meet internal sanitation standards and external regulatory requirements. The Sanitation Manager will lead the development, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of sanitation programs for both production and warehouse operations. This is a key leadership role that supports food safety, compliance, team development, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

College diploma in a recognized technical program
Minimum 5 years of experience in a production facility, preferably in the food industry
Experience leading sanitation operations in a high-volume, 24/7 food production environment
Strong knowledge of CIP, COP, chemical handling, sanitation equipment, and best practices
Solid understanding of food safety programs, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, OHSA, and regulatory standards
Proven leadership experience with training, coaching, and developing teams
Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and communication skills
A hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative

Responsibilities

Lead sanitation operations across a 24/7, multi-site environment
Provide direction, coaching, and support to sanitation staff and supervisors
Oversee sanitation activities for production and warehouse operations
Manage and verify CIP and COP systems, chemical use, and sanitation procedures
Ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMPs, OHSA, internal policies, and audit requirements
Verify sanitation effectiveness through ATP testing, environmental swabs, and pre-operational inspections
Maintain and improve SSOPs, sanitation schedules, records, corrective actions, and audit documentation
Partner with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Food Safety, Pest Control, and Health & Safety teams
Manage sanitation chemicals, supplies, equipment, PPE, and supplier relationships
Track sanitation KPIs and lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Support health and safety compliance and maintain a safe working environment
Manage third-party service contracts as required
Take ownership of sanitation audit outcomes, action plans, and ongoing compliance